Electricity Export Surges in Q1 2025 as Hydropower Output Rises
These projects, once operational, are expected to significantly bolster Bhutan''s generation capacity and further cement its role as a regional powerhouse for clean energy.
ESIA sought for integrated Gongri-Jeri hydro and pumped
The open-loop pumped storage project, with a maximum capacity of 1800 MW, is designed with inflow connected to the upper reservoir and a tailrace tunnel connected to the
Bhutan energy storage project
Situated on the Kholongchhu River in Eastern Bhutan"s Trashiyangtse district, the project seeks to meet Bhutan"s rising electricity demands and aid India"s renewable energy
Bhutan''s Clean Energy Boom and Future Power
According to the National Energy Policy released in June 2025, Bhutan aims to expand its total installed capacity to 25 GW by 2040
A Comprehensive Review of Bhutan''s National Energy Policy 2025
Multi-purpose reservoirs and pumped storage with solar hybrids are prioritized for firm power. Solar and other renewables (wind, geothermal, biomass) are promoted via PPPs,
25,000 MW by 2040: Bhutan''s Bold Energy Policy 2025 and
By setting ambitious targets for hydropower expansion, embracing pumped storage, diversifying into solar and other renewables, and fostering strategic partnerships,
Thimphu Power Storage: Bhutan''s Answer to Renewable Energy
With hydropower providing 80% of its electricity, Thimphu''s facing a modern dilemma: how to store surplus monsoon energy for dry winters. The Thimphu Power Storage initiative, launched
New energy policy targets ambitious 25,000MW
The National Energy Policy 2025 (NEP 2025) was officially launched yesterday, setting a bold direction for Bhutan''s energy sector
πππππ πππππππ National Energy Policy 2025 MoENR, Thimphu, 30th July
The policy targets 25,000MW of installed capacity by 2040 - 20,000 MW of hydropower and 5000 MW solar, to enable Bhutan''s ambition of becoming a βHigh-income GNH Economy by 2034β
New energy policy targets ambitious 25,000MW capacity by 2040
The National Energy Policy 2025 (NEP 2025) was officially launched yesterday, setting a bold direction for Bhutan''s energy sector focused on a diversified mix, modern
ESIA sought for integrated Gongri-Jeri hydro and pumped storage project
The open-loop pumped storage project, with a maximum capacity of 1800 MW, is designed with inflow connected to the upper reservoir and a tailrace tunnel connected to the
A Comprehensive Review of Bhutan''s National Energy Policy
Multi-purpose reservoirs and pumped storage with solar hybrids are prioritized for firm power. Solar and other renewables (wind, geothermal, biomass) are promoted via PPPs,
NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY 2025
For Bhutan, long-term energy security means meeting winter demands when our hydropower generation ebbs to the lowest.
Bhutan''s Clean Energy Boom and Future Power Outlook
According to the National Energy Policy released in June 2025, Bhutan aims to expand its total installed capacity to 25 GW by 2040 β 20 GW from hydropower and 5 GW